© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-scratchyitch Recent reviews written by member scratchyitch en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_238193184388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - My boyfriend and I had been looking for an elliptical machine for home for far too long. We stumbled into Busy Body (Riverside, CA) a while back and saw this unit, tested it out, and we we were sold. I've waited to have it for longer than one month to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~238193184388 Sat, 24 Jun 2006 02:29:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_238193184388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_209591897732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - UPDATE 12-17-2005 With much sadness, I must report that my wittle, wittle, nano is now in someone else's hands. This is due to the FAULTY design of the lanyard accessory... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~209591897732 Fri, 28 Oct 2005 02:46:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_209591897732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_197007019652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - Hilo is on the Windward side (east facing) of the Big Island and receives the most rainfall of any U.S. city. This is why it doesn't typically appeal to tourist and why large resorts will not move in. The town itself isn't that bad and worthy of a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~197007019652 Sat, 24 Sep 2005 22:22:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_197007019652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_196994764420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - 11/2007 Update This hotel is now owned and operated by Hilton Hotels. Throughout 2007, the entire hotel has been under renovations. The lobby, bar, and new restaurant are all complete (they were as of summer) and rooms were still being updated in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~196994764420 Sat, 24 Sep 2005 17:47:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_196994764420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_195837660804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - W Well, let's see, where do I begin: I recently stayed here only one night this September and I could not with good conscience recommend this MOTEL. However, it seems to be very popular with families as it offers complimentary breakfast and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~195837660804 Sun, 11 Sep 2005 02:27:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_195837660804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176402435716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - The Anza-Borrego Desert is a 600,000 acre California State park in the Colorado Desert that stretches throughout Eastern San Diego County from Riverside County to the Mexican border. If you are into camping and hiking, 4WD off-roading, or viewing the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176402435716 Sun, 13 Mar 2005 23:53:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176402435716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_174650003076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - I spent two weeks in Hawaii in September, 2004 with the first week on Kauai for vacation. I found a great deal on a place and would like to focus much of this review more on how to make a decision as to where or how to stay on Kauai. I&#146m... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~174650003076 Fri, 25 Feb 2005 02:09:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_174650003076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_149107281540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - Ahhhhhhhh, does sipping on a fruity, frozen beverage and enjoying a wonderfully prepared local catch amidst a boisterous and happening beach-crowd while surrounded by views of the blue Pacific and the never-dull to look at Diamond Head sound... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~149107281540 Thu, 24 Feb 2005 23:43:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_149107281540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_171587309188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - I have stayed at the Red Lion Inn in Sacramento a few times the past few years. It is one of my least favorite places to stay while on business travel. Overall you get what you get here -- a so-so room with so-so amenities, rooms with doors that open to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~171587309188 Thu, 24 Feb 2005 01:33:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_171587309188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_159283973764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - I'm a real shower "bottle" junky and love buying and trying new shampoos, conditioners, scrubs, etc., but the Dove Nutrium Body Wash is one of my personal favorite body washes that I purchase most often. I typically always have a bottle of it in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~159283973764 Sat, 23 Oct 2004 04:19:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_159283973764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_158990831236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - Holoholo charters In September, 2004 we went to Kauai for the first time. As avid snorkelers, we knew that we wanted to do at least one boat charter tour during our stay as well as see the Na Pali coastline from the sea. After talking to a few... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~158990831236 Wed, 20 Oct 2004 22:09:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_158990831236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_158885580420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - I recently stayed at both the Villa Florence (business) and the Cartwright Hotels (pleasure) near Union Square in San Francisco this October, 2004. I would recommend the Villa Florence as a nice hotel to stay that has an affordable rate in a great... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~158885580420 Tue, 19 Oct 2004 23:33:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_158885580420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_154083430020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - I've stayed here at least 4 times over the past 3 years --every time on business travel. I would recommend this hotel overall, mostly for business travelers or families because of some of the amenities, such as the size of the rooms, the free breakfasts... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~154083430020 Tue, 19 Oct 2004 00:33:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_154083430020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_158694280836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - We recently stayed at the Cartwright Hotel for 3 nights in October 2004. Based on the rate I found off the internet I would give this hotel "just-an-okay". It depends on what you are looking for in a hotel, but the pros slightly outweigh the cons for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~158694280836 Mon, 18 Oct 2004 00:36:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_158694280836?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_149440466564?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is probably the best snorkel spot on all of Oahu -- and most people vacationing in Honolulu make it part of their tour. Even though I don't think it is the best snorkel spot in Hawaii, it has very easy beach-access making it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~149440466564 Wed, 28 Jul 2004 02:31:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_149440466564?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_149038927492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - I've stayed here on two occasions for business travel and we've also used their facilities for conferences. Overall, I've never had much to complain about their rooms, facilities, or services and would recommend this hotel. The Location The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~149038927492 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 00:44:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_149038927492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_148403228292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - ***February, 2005 Update: This thing stopped working! Info: the spray nozzle stopped spraying any of the solution. I promise I've used this thing like 6 or 7 times. I completely removed all screws from anything bolted down to check the nozzle... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~148403228292 Tue, 20 Jul 2004 00:37:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_148403228292?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_148228836996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - I had an older Conair hairdryer with 1875 Watts and 3 settings w/the cool shoot that still works fine, but I had lost the concentrator attachment and the thing was beginning to smell a bit in use, so off to market. Or Target. I didn't read any... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~148228836996 Sun, 18 Jul 2004 22:58:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_148228836996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_148218023556?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - Cucina! Cucina! is a chain restaurant that seems to be mostly in the Northwest and around California. I've frequented the establishment in Ontario, CA (in the Ontario Mills parking lot) on numerous occasions. Overall I think that Cucina! Cucina! is an... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~148218023556 Sun, 18 Jul 2004 20:53:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_148218023556?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_147931369092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - I live in the "Inland Empire" region of Southern California and the closest Souplantation is in San Bernardino, on Hospitality Lane (near the 10 and 215 freeways). This is the one I've frequented most often, however, I've also stopped and tried a few... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~147931369092 Fri, 16 Jul 2004 02:10:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_147931369092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_147796430468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - Update note Wow, it's been almost 2 years since I used this product to whiten my teeth. My BF was suggesting to me that I might think about doing it again, however, I disagree. A stranger passed me in the elevator the other day and commented on how... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~147796430468 Thu, 15 Jul 2004 01:51:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_147796430468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_145216867972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - Roy's is a chain restaurant that classifies itself as "Hawaiian Fusion cuisine". Roy's was created by chef/owner Roy Yamaguchi, who also has a few cookbooks and you may see appear on TV cooking shows. Locations Roy's is located all over the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~145216867972 Fri, 25 Jun 2004 21:25:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_145216867972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_142026509956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - I can't imagine anyone not getting to visit Hawaii at least once in their lifetime. The moment you step of the plane you can feel the aloha spirit, especially in Maui. But, when we went in May it rained practically the whole time. A tropical... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~142026509956 Mon, 31 May 2004 19:09:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_142026509956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_141988761220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - I stayed here for only three nights in May 2002. When planning your trip to Hawaii, you may not want to count out condos. I think condos become a better deal if you are staying: longer than 5 or 6 days and have a large family. Either way, we found... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~141988761220 Mon, 31 May 2004 01:30:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_141988761220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_102264114820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - If you're here then you're probably already a fan of the show so I don't want to waste details as to why it is the best show ever. You probably want to know what this box set is and is it worth buying. The box set consists of three separately... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~102264114820 Mon, 31 May 2004 00:32:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_102264114820?linkin_id=8003929